Turkish Technic, a wholly owned subsidiary of Turkish Airlines (TK), will open the first phase of its new MRO center at Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) in early summer.

Air Partner has announced that Richard Everitt, the current senior independent director, will succeed Aubrey Adams as non-executive chairman of the company, with immediate effect.

Hawker Beechcraft has appointed Robert S. “Steve” Miller as chief executive effective from today. Bill Boisture, formerly CEO will remain as Chairman of its operating subsidiary Hawker Beechcraft Corporation.

Jet Professionals, the global aviation staffing company and wholly owned subsidiary of Jet Aviation, has appointed Ashley Bob as senior account manager in Abu Dhabi.

Asset management group Carlyle has restructured its management team to reflect a clear focus on two key areas in the MENA region – the GCC and Turkey.

Gama Group, the global business aviation and services company today announced the appointment of Neil Gibson as a key member of its senior management team, with the task of implementing its growth strategy in the Middle East and Asia regions.

The Minister responsible for Transport in the Government of Seychelles Joel Morgan, and Mr James Hogan, the president and CEO of Etihad Airways, today announced that Air Seychelles, has appointed Cramer Ball as CEO with effect from February 1 under the management contract that it has with Etihad Airways, its new strategic partner.

JATS has announced that it has reached an agreement with Bahrain Air to continue conducting its fleet cadet training programme at JATS' QAIA facilities.